Endangered Quatzols Astorlandstories Volume 2

Prologue

They had been living here for 3 weeks now - the group of the last few surviving Quatzols and they marvelously set up their home in a small rocky cliff on an overgrown hill. A fossilized skull adorned the cliff and Ajuj, one of the feathered dragon head creatures, expanded her feathery wings inside. The air was of a pleasant temperature and Ajuj loved the feeling of that cooling breeze. Engrossed in a conversation, her parents stood on the foot of the hill. Tiesh, her silver and grey patterned Father showed his beautiful feathers sparkling in the blazing sun. Ciara right next to him was the mother of that little Quatzol. Ajuj had inherited her light blue plumage as well as her peaceful and tempered nature. A real difference compared to his dominant, deceitful brother she lost in the great war. He had always been the ordering part of the family, always stole her food. What a pity he died during their flight... But there also was Kyloth, a son of her mothers' friend. His family was killed during the war, so he had joined the family and managed to gain their trust.

Ajuj flew down on the rocky ground, seeking shelter in the skulls' inside.

She saw Kyloth napping in the corner - it was part of his everyday routine. He was unusually calm. No snores , just the still lively conversation of her parents on the other side of the plateau could be heard. Gently, she layed down in the farthest corner, enjoying the cool ground. They were used to sleep here. Her parents however used to sleep in a small gap in the rock at the opposing side of the stone area. Ajuj was always happy about that, as she was able to talk to Kyloth, without the fear of being disturbed by her parents. She really liked Kyloth. She liked his soft plumage and his cute green dragon eyes, but she still kept distance. Something about it scared her.

She furled, putting her heavy head on her soft wings. She was hot and tired. As their parents conversation finally faded, she silently fell asleep...

(INFO: the picture provided is a original quatzol drawing by Xakanadushak as a help for your imagination :3 Thank you for the permission to use your species in this story!)